2017 Mercedes Benz E200
The latest Mercedes E class is a fantastic combination of style, road presence, luxury and comfort. We take out the E200 for a test drive to see how well it copes at being one of the most reputed executive sedans in the world, in Dhaka.
6 December 2016, 18:00 PM
6 December 2016, 18:00 PM
test drive / 2015 Honda S660
What is nearly as small as a CNG auto-rickshaw, but has four wheels?
29 November 2016, 18:00 PM
29 November 2016, 18:00 PM
Smooth Lines: JZX100 Mark II Tourer V
Shareq Abhtahee longed to build an X100, and it had to be a Mark II with the right bit of both the worlds – elegant, yet sporty.
18 October 2016, 18:00 PM
18 October 2016, 18:00 PM
PROJECT CARS / Battle of the boxers: Subaru Impreza STI & WRX
Two childhood friends and their obsession with cars and performance lead them to similar yet distinct results - two fun, reliable, quick Subarus.
4 October 2016, 18:00 PM
4 October 2016, 18:00 PM
Project Cars / Red Rocket: 1999 Mitsubishi Lancer Evolution VI
Adeeb Iqbal went from a heavily bodykitted FWD Corona nearly a decade ago to this tastefully built AWD Mitsubishi Evolution VI.
20 September 2016, 18:00 PM
20 September 2016, 18:00 PM
New Car Preview: Mitsubishi Pajero Sport
Rangs Limited, authorised dealer of Mitsubishi Motors has the 2016 Mitsubishi Pajero Sport in. Most of the previous models plying our roads are black, government owned and chauffer driven. They are also round, and have no unique angle – looks just like a typical SUV. The new one isn't. In a rather short date with the demo vehicle, we find out what the new gen Pajero sport is all about.
6 September 2016, 18:55 PM
6 September 2016, 18:55 PM
2016-17 Toyota Avanza
We all secretly agree that MPVs are our life savers, carrying things that no cars can and going places where no cars dare tread. One of the most promising MPVs in the Bangladeshi market is Toyota Avanza, which has gone through a lot of evolution since its inception thirteen years ago. We took the latest generation RWD MPV out for a test drive and Navana was kind enough to throw in the older model to escort us.
6 September 2016, 18:50 PM
6 September 2016, 18:50 PM
Navana 3S Centre: One stop solution to pamper your ride
One of the perks of owning a brand new car is not having to deal with erratic neighbourhood mechanics due to the warranties
6 September 2016, 18:00 PM
6 September 2016, 18:00 PM
Navana 3S Centre: One stop solution to pamper your ride
One of the perks of owning a brand new car is not having to deal with erratic neighbourhood mechanics due to the warranties
6 September 2016, 18:00 PM
Living with the COROLLA E90
Living with an old car: Pros and cons of a Toyota Corolla E90
16 August 2016, 18:00 PM
VW top manufacturer trumping Toyota
VW overtook Toyota, by selling 5.12 million vehicles globally, despite an industry churning diesel-scam-scandal late last year. While Toyota sold 4.99 million units worldwide.
2 August 2016, 18:00 PM
2016 Hyundai Sonata
Who knew 15 years ago Hyundai would make exciting looking cars? The 2016 Sonata is great to look at and great to sit in. We take it for a spin to find out if it drives as well as it looks.
12 July 2016, 18:00 PM
Avoiding tyre trouble on highways
For Bengalis, Eid means going off to our ancestral homes, and some prefer driving there on the risky highways. On the highway, tyres and brakes are some of the most important factors that determine your safety. What do you need to do when it comes to your tyres before a long journey?
28 June 2016, 18:00 PM
2016 Honda CRV
Besides the terminology, there is nothing really thrilling about crossovers, especially when it's a mid-sized SUV. But Honda's CRV has been the segment boss since its inception more than two decades ago. This week the SHIFT team hunts down what makes the latest fourth gen CRV invincible amongst its league.
28 June 2016, 18:00 PM
Rolls Royce Vision Next 100 Concept
Rolls Royce has redefined eccentricity with the 103EX Vision Next 100 Concept. It is a humongous next gen futuristic coupe that is intended to look brilliant and out of this world.
21 June 2016, 18:00 PM
Our Roads and Stance
We look into the number one problem plaguing lowered and stanced cars in Bangladesh - the roads themselves.
14 June 2016, 18:00 PM
Nissan GTR Nismo: punch to the face
If you think the 2017 facelift isn't dramatic enough, you will be content with the 2017 Nismo GTR- it has a garish front look with
31 May 2016, 18:00 PM
Mercedes to build a pick-up truck for the first time
Mercedes Benz is rumored to be testing a pickup for production. We find out more.
26 May 2016, 10:27 AM
Nostalgia kick for Bangladeshi car geeks: 80’S BTV show stars
This week, we at SHIFT got all nostalgic and are bringing you the best of classic BTV cars from those series we all used to cherish.
17 May 2016, 18:00 PM
Chinese Electricity
With the world going after greener electric cars, China has joined in the rat race too. A lot of automotive startups have realized
17 May 2016, 18:00 PM
The Hoonigan lifestyle: 1993 Mitsubishi Lancer GSR
Md Noor Alam Ovi builds a grip-heavy 1993 Mitsubishi Lancer GSR....out of a very ordinary car.
10 May 2016, 18:00 PM
2016 Great Wall Haval H6
Great Wall's hopes of making an impact on the global market rides on one mid-size SUV: the all new Haval H6. We take a look at this aspirational alternative to other mid-size SUVs in Bangladesh.
3 May 2016, 18:00 PM
Mitsubishi apologises for fuel economy scandal
Mitsubishi Motors revealed its dirty secret on the 20th of April 2016. About 625,000 cars produced over the past three years, three-quarters of which it supplied to Nissan, were marketed as being as much as 10 percent more fuel efficient than they were by measuring how much air and tire resistance they encounter out on the road.
26 April 2016, 18:00 PM
FACTORY HOT RODS
When a performance car is not enough, you resort to the special limited edition performance version of the performance car, spending gazillions more over the base model. That's what a lot of marques think of when producing berserk monsters like these.
26 April 2016, 18:00 PM
Fastest ever convertible: Hennessey Venom
In April 2013, Bugatti Veyron 16.4 Grand Sport Vitesse roadster went on to make an insane test run that made it the fastest convertible available to the general public. Eyeing that, founder John Hennessey went on to build a convertible version of the Venom GT and did a test run in late March 2016 - it did a 265.6 mph (427.4 km/h) at the Naval Air Station Lemoore in California.
20 April 2016, 08:25 AM
11th Dhaka Motor Show 2016, 2nd Dhaka Bike Show 2016 and Dhaka Auto Parts Show 2016 kicks off
11th Dhaka Motor Show 2016, 2nd Dhaka Bike Show 2016 and Dhaka Auto Parts Show 2016 kicks off
31 March 2016, 12:17 PM
New York Auto Show 2016
We look into the latest models and revisions to current models debuted at the New York Auto Show 2016.
31 March 2016, 11:19 AM
Everything becomes a GTR
Nissan's VR38 engine is definitely a powerhouse, but putting it family friendly crossovers and pickup trucks? Ridiculous. Or awesome. We do our own versions as well.
29 March 2016, 18:00 PM